El Phantasmo made his NJPW return at Sunday’s Road to Tokyo Dome show following due months on the shelf due to a tumor, and he spoke about his return afterward. As reported, Phantasmo went on leave in late October after doctors found a small tumor and he announced on Sunday’s event that he had been cleared to return.
Phantasmo spoke backstage about his return, and you can see highlights below (h/t to Fightful):
On making his return: “You know, it has been a long time since I’ve been in Korakuen Hall. As a matter of fact, the last time I was here was in the G1 against Takeshita, and it’s even hard to wrap my brain around how different life was back then. But right now, I am back. I am back in New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Tomorrow, Korakuen Hall. I am back in the Tokyo Dome. I am back. There is no chance in hell I was gonna miss the Tokyo Dome.”
On never doubting he would be back: “As I sat at home in Canada, I didn’t for a second think that I was ever not gonna be back in New Japan. My fighting spirit is stronger than ever.”
